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Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 60: Dominik Schmid Dominick Schmidt, Polygon Miden - Scaling Privacy with Zero-Knowledge Proofs: Polygon Miden’s Approach Dominik Schmidt, co-founder of Polygon Miden, believes that privacy is both a human right and a practical necessity for scaling blockchain technology. Speaking at the DCC Shielding Summit, Schmidt outlined how zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) allow users to execute transactions privately while improving scalability. "With ZKPs, transaction data remains private, and the blockchain tracks only a commitment," Schmidt explained. This approach not only enhances privacy but also enables parallel transaction execution, significantly increasing throughput. Schmidt acknowledged the challenges of...2024-12-1908 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 64: Lasha Antadze Lasha Antadze, founder of Rarimo - Verifiable Anonymity for Everyday Use: Rarimo’s Identity Innovation Lasha Antadze, founder of Rarimo, showcased how zero-knowledge identity systems can transform privacy during his talk at the DCC Shielding Summit. "We focus on verifiable anonymity—proving who you are without revealing more than necessary," he explained. Rarimo’s technology allows users to tap their passport on a phone to securely verify attributes like age, citizenship, or uniqueness without exposing personal data. This approach has already been implemented in real-world use cases, including a voting application with 60,000 participants, many o...2024-12-1407 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 63: Mark Bungard Mark Bungard, head of Product Partisia - Privacy and Transparency in Action: Partisia’s Real-World Use Cases Mark Bungard, Head of Product at Partisia, highlighted the transformative potential of combining privacy and transparency during his talk at the DCC Shielding Summit. "For privacy to be real, you also need transparency," he explained, emphasizing the balance between protecting sensitive data and enabling auditability. Partisia’s solutions are already making an impact in healthcare and identity management. In Denmark, the company’s multi-party computation (MPC) technology allows encrypted healthcare data to be analyzed securely, unlocking valuab...2024-12-1407 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 62: Yannik Schrade Yannik Schrade, CEO of Arcium - Unlocking Confidential Computing: Arcium’s Push for Privacy and Usability Schrade described decentralized confidential computing as the "missing link for distributed systems" during his talk at the DCC Shielding Summit. Schrade emphasized that confidentiality is essential for unlocking advanced use cases, including confidential AI and DeFi, while ensuring sensitive data remains protected. Arcium focuses on eliminating usability barriers, ensuring that both developers and end users can access privacy technologies effortlessly. "The end user should never notice they are using confidential computing technology," Schrade noted, emphasizing low latency an...2024-12-1210 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 61: Martin Leclerc Martin Leclerc Dev Rel for iEXEC - Simplifying Privacy Through Confidential Computing: iExec’s Mission Martin Leclerc, Developer Relations at iEXEC, emphasized the importance of making privacy-enhancing technologies both accessible and secure during his talk at the DCC Shielding Summit. "Privacy must be built by design and be user-friendly to ensure trust," he noted. iEXEC focuses on confidential computing, enabling users and developers to retain full control of their data. Leclerc highlighted how hardware advancements, such as Intel’s upcoming TDX chips, are improving the usability of privacy-preserving solutions. These advancements reduce complexity, maki...2024-12-1208 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 59: Jovonni Smith Martinez Jovonni Martinez, Agoric - Bridging Security and Accessibility: Agoric’s Developer-Focused Approach Jovonni Martinez, Developer Relations Engineer at Agoric, views the balance between security and usability as key to blockchain adoption. Martinez highlighted Agoric’s unique approach: leveraging JavaScript-based smart contracts to make privacy-preserving technologies more accessible to developers. "Developers shouldn’t need to become cryptography experts to build secure applications," Martinez explained. Agoric’s system allows for asynchronous execution and integration of AI capabilities, simplifying the development process while ensuring robust security. Martinez emphasized the importance of collaboration with regulatory bodies, noting that com...2024-12-1211 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 58: Adrienne Youngerman Adrianne Youngman, CEO of Partisia Blockchain - Unlocking Privacy with Better User Experience: Partisia's Vision Adrienne Youngman, CEO of Partisia Blockchain, believes that privacy and usability can coexist to drive innovation. Youngman highlighted how self-custody of data can enhance user experiences while ensuring security. Using multi-party computation (MPC), Partisia enables users to perform complex tasks, like credit scoring or anti-money laundering checks, with minimal friction. "Users can complete processes with a single click, reducing churn while meeting regulatory demands," she explained. Youngman emphasized that privacy isn’t just about protection—it’s also...2024-12-1206 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 57: Shahaf Bar-Geffen Shahaf Bar-Gellen, CEO of COTI - Privacy by Design: COTI's Approach to Balancing Security and Usability Shahaf Bar-Geffen, CEO of COTI, believes that privacy should be the default in blockchain technology—intuitive, seamless, and non-intrusive for users. Bar-Geffen emphasized the importance of "selective disclosure," a framework that allows users to share only the information they choose while maintaining control over their data. COTI's privacy-centric Ethereum layer 2 enables developers and users to decide what aspects of their transactions remain private. This approach abstracts the complexity of privacy-preserving technologies, making them as user-friendly as mainstream ap...2024-12-1213 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 56: Henry De Valence Henry De Valence, CEO of Penumbra - Bridging Privacy and Usability: Penumbra's Vision for the Future of Blockchain In an era where privacy and usability often seem at odds, Henry de Valence, founder of Penumbra Labs, offers a compelling approach to balancing both. Speaking at the DeCC x Shielding Summit, de Valence highlighted the importance of aligning cryptographic systems with user expectations. "For a blockchain, the cryptography is the product," he explained, emphasizing that when users encounter unexpected security gaps, risks like hacks and financial losses emerge. Penumbra Labs’ private blockchain addresses these ch...2024-12-1213 min

Blockleaders PodcastAn Interview with Jakob Kronbichler, Co-Founder and CEO of Clearpool FinanceJakob Kronbichler is the CEO and Co-founder of Clearpool ($CPOOL), the leading DeFi credit marketplace for institutions backed by leading investors, including Sequoia Capital and Wintermute. Since launching in 2022, Clearpool has originated over $590M in loans to some of the largest institutions in both TradFi and DeFi, including Wall Street giant Jane Street and listed firm Flow Traders.2024-08-1333 min

INATBA Podcast (S1: ReFi and Financial Inclusion; S2: Blockchain for the UN Charter - BC100+)BlockleadersIn this episode, we interviewed Lisa Gibbons, a prominent advocate and entrepreneur in the blockchain space for sustainability applications. Lisa shares her journey from a love of reading and post-colonial poetry to founding Orchards Near Me, a tour operator business, and her journey into the blockchain for its potential in sustainable tourism and food traceability. Lisa shared the inception and mission of BlockLeaders, an educational platform highlighting key figures in blockchain, and the importance of storytelling and communication in the tech space. Lisa emphasized the transformative potential of blockchain in sustainability, especially in food traceability and environmental conservation, exemplified...2024-02-1531 min

INATBA Podcast (S1: ReFi and Financial Inclusion; S2: Blockchain for the UN Charter - BC100+)Celo Foundation — US/GlobalThe third episode of the INATBA Podcast delves into the world of the Celo Foundation, a prominent organization that oversees the carbon-negative, mobile-first, permissionless Celo blockchain. The podcast explores how the Celo Foundation utilizes a fast and scalable Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus to achieve its shared mission of creating prosperity for everyone. Our guest is Xochitl Cazador, Head of Ecosystem Growth at Celo. Host: Lisa Gibbons – Writer & Advisor at Blockleaders.io ⁠INATBA.org⁠ © 2023 2024-01-1425 min

INATBA Podcast (S1: ReFi and Financial Inclusion; S2: Blockchain for the UN Charter - BC100+)ESCA (Techstars '23) - Africa In today's discussion, we explore the initiatives of ESCA, an automated stablecoin savings and payments solution for businesses in emerging markets. Join us as we discuss with Shalom Osiadi, founder @ESCA, how this technology helps businesses operating in currency volatile markets hedge and grow their revenue by autonomously transitioning portions of their revenue to currencies like the US Dollar using stable coins. Host: Lisa Gibbons – Writer & Advisor at Blockleaders.io ⁠INATBA.org⁠ © 2023 2023-10-1630 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 54: Nik ChristodoulakisIt’s not often that a CEO gets voted in by his peers, but this is the starting ground for Nik Christodoulakis, CEO Enosys, a position he holds carefully. Three years ago he was CTO for Enosys (then called FLR Finance) leading the technical development of the company. The previous CEO left in unexpected circumstances and the remaining team voted him into the position. “They persuaded me that I was ready for the position and, fast forward to now, I am pretty glad that I did.” Tune in to list more - Your h...2023-09-2933 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 53: Roy Hui and Nathan LengaRoy Hui, LightLink and Nathan Lenga, Elektrik LightLink is a brand new Layer 2 Solution building on Ethereum and Elektrik is the very first decentralised application building on its blockchain. Elektrik is an innovative decentralised exchange focusing on providing an unrivalled trading experience with minimal fees, advanced tools and improved capital efficiency via a unique AI-driven machine learning model. The teams are remarkably aligned, to the extent where team members are shared. It doesn’t get much more interesting than when two companies decide to cooperate together over their ideas, combine team players and sha...2023-09-2730 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 52: Brock PierceWhen faced with the question, how to protect crypto, OG Brock Pierce is circumspect. He points out that not everyone is in the same place. “Early noobs looking to begin their journey might go to Coinbase and purchase their first $20 or $50 worth of crypto and it’s not an investment in crypto, but an investment in yourself. However, the moment you have a material investment – and that is a different amount for everybody – then it’s important to understand the basics. “It’s always better to walk before you can run, to walk in baby steps a...2023-09-1513 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 51: Dmitry ButerinDmitry (Dima) Buterin, avid supporter of Ukraine, serial entrepreneur and father to Vitalik Dmitry Buterin has always been outspoken and prone to using humour to make his point. He has lived through great change in his native Soviet Union before relocating to Canada in the 90s. There he has openly criticized the brain washing of the old Soviet era and increasingly the dictatorship of Valdmir Putin. It has not earned him many friends back in Russia where even high school peers condemn his views as traitorous. In fact, what is interesting when speaking with Buterin is that...2023-09-0748 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 50: Matej ZrimšekMatej Zrimšek – Co-founder and CTO of Akshun (The Unseen Agency) Called one of the tech-hottest CTOs in Web3 by his co-founders, Matej Zrimšek, certainly has the receipts. Holding a Bachelors in Computer Science, he went on to earn a double Masters in Computer Science and Mathematics. “I also love algorithms and cryptography, so while my early career was in Life Sciences and included robotics programming and dabbling with 3D games and AI, it was no surprise that I soon migrated over to crypto and blockchain, first working with an arbitrage platform trading between differ...2023-08-2523 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 49: Gareth WardBumper your crypto and defend against price drops Bumper is an innovative DeFi protocol that protects the value of the crypto you hold from bear cycles and market crashes and simultaneously preserves gains when the price climbs. Set the price you want to protect and if the market crashes, your asset will never fall below that price. Importantly, if your asset price pumps, you’re still capturing that value rise Co founder of Bumper Gareth Ward talks about how Bumper was developed. In conversation with Jillian Godsil 2023-08-2528 min

INATBA Podcast (S1: ReFi and Financial Inclusion; S2: Blockchain for the UN Charter - BC100+)Agros — Latin AmericaIn this captivating episode of the SISWG Podcast Series, hosted by Lisa Gibbons, we embark on an extraordinary journey alongside CTO Cristian Acuna from Agros. Discover how Agros is redefining the landscape of rural empowerment by seamlessly weaving blockchain technology into the fabric of agriculture. Through their pioneering use of blockchain, Agros empowers rural producers with a secure digital identity, enabling them to showcase their remarkable work to a global audience. Listen to firsthand accounts of how this innovative approach dismantles barriers, amplifies credibility, and propels rural communities onto the world stage. Join us as we unveil the remarkable...2023-08-1519 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 48: Ben ApplebyBen Appleby, co founder and chief product officer with The Unseen Agency As a freelancer all this life, Ben Appleby knows good people when he meets them. And so it was with his co-founder Richard Kieswich. As soon as they met, Appleby knew this man was smart and he wanted to work with him, so relying on the adage that it pays to employ (or co-found with) people that are smarter than you, he did. This learning was circuitous enough and came over time. Appleby did not enjoy school and only found one teacher that ‘go...2023-07-2832 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 47: Marieke FlamentMarieke Flament almost passed up on the chance to move into Web3 in 2015 because in her mind bitcoin was connected with illicit substances. She was approached by a headhunter who wanted to pitch her to a bitcoin startup. “And I thought they’d got the wrong number. I did not want to work for drug dealers.” However, curiosity got the better of her and she decided to investigate further – to ignore the screaming news headlines of the day – with the result she ended up working with blue chip Circle headed up by Jeremy Allaire. “That wa...2023-07-2821 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 46: Richard KieswickWeb3 is a wonderful cornucopia of people from all walks of life, sharing passions and looking at the transformation world of blockchain, NFTs and AI to create new experiences and adventures. Fitting right into this eclectic mix is former playwright, rugby player, sustainable food mogul and TV presenter Richard Kieswick. In his adventures along the way to Web3, he peaked hard. His play has run on the WestEnd to critical acclaim, he played semi pro rugby (his sisters played even higher), his sustainable food business was to develop into one of the first compostable coffee pod companies which was...2023-07-2533 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 45 - Abel Sebhatu Abel Sebhatu, CEO and co-founder of Atrivr.ai – his promise is that even your granny can use this platform Fascinated by NFTs, Abel Sebhatu decided to fix the issue of complexity and difficulty surrounding their production. In short, he wanted the process of creating an NFT to be as easy as sending a message. His background is technical, having studied mathematics and mathematical engineering, and for the six years prior to founding his NFT platform, he worked in a mixture of sectors, some outside crypto and some directly related. His non crypto work wa...2023-07-2109 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 44 - Maria MatyushinaMaria Matyushina does not do comfortable. Instead, she enjoys pushing herself in new experiences and challenges. This is reflected in her hobbies where she thrives on extreme activities such as paragliding and parachuting. Next on her bucket list is diving with manatees. “I don’t do these activities every week but I love a challenge and a new adventure,” she says. The same love of adventure has turned her career on its head from a legal beginning to managing a team of engineers at a top Web3 NFT company. Tune in to hear more - yo...2023-07-1423 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 43.1 - Thibault Perreard, BifrostThibault has over six years’ experience working in traditional finance, as a portfolio manager and leading business development initiatives for a Swiss currency overlay firm ($30bn in AUM). Thibault has been in the crypto space since 2017 and made his way full time in 2021 after a career break and moving to China to learn Mandarin full-time. At Bifrost, Thibault manages Strategic and Business development initiatives - engaging and developing strategic partnerships across blockchain and financial industries i.e. institutions (VCs, HFs, MM, LPs) and sourcing relationships with ecosystem projects and protocols as well as identifying new opportunities (investment, revenue etc.) ...2023-07-1123 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 43 - Matt de la Hey, InploiMatthew de la Hey, inploi It pays to understand the people behind the company, in this case Matthew de la Hey, co-founder of inploi, in order to understand the corporate ethos of the company. Coming from South Africa he understood first-hand the unfairness of life and wanted to make a difference. “South Africa is a very complicated place, as well as a very beautiful place, with one of the most unequal societies in the world. Growing up there and being exposed to its inequalities instilled in me a str...2023-07-0726 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 42.1 - Claudio founder of Kryptos ChainWelcome to Joining the Dots, hosted on Blockleaders (hence the funny number) In this interview Lisa Gibbons speaks with Claudio, founder of Kryptos Chain. Claudio is a leading poker influencer and content creator in the Polkadot ecosystem. Question: What is your background in technology and Polkadot? I used to work as a database developer before getting into blockchain and starting my YouTube channel. In 2017, a work colleague introduced me to Bitcoin, which sparked my interest in cryptocurrencies. I set up a wallet and purchased my first Bitcoin on Coinbase, a popular platform at the time...2023-07-0431 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 42 - Danny Brown Wolf, CoS UplandInterview with Danny Brown Wolf, CoS with Upland - with Jillian Godsil Danny Brown Wolf was poached to go and work with Upland by a headhunter. She tried to refuse saying that she worked B2B, not B2C. She did not know what metaverse was being pitched. “When I heard Upland I thought it was gaming but the recruiter pestered me until I met Dirk and Edan (the two cofounders) and heard their vision. Then the penny dropped and I realized Upland was a blend of an economic platform. It may have started as a g...2023-06-2337 min

INATBA Podcast (S1: ReFi and Financial Inclusion; S2: Blockchain for the UN Charter - BC100+)EthicHub – Europe/US RegionIn the second episode, we spoke with Gabriela Chang, CSO and Co-Founder of EthicHub, a platform to connect small agricultural producers with global lenders and direct buyers. EthicHub is a passionate and ambitious project with a focus on financial inclusion. They truly understand what it is like for farmers on the ground and Gabriela gave us some insights into what it is like to be part of a growing, impactful ecosystem. Host: Lisa Gibbons – Writer & Advisor at Blockleaders.io ⁠INATBA.org⁠ © 2023 2023-06-1416 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 41 - Kevin Jones from KVA agencyWhy artists are embracing NFT’s: Our artists love to create NFT’s as they give them a vehicle to create, sell and promote their own artistic talents and ideas rather than those asked for by art editors and creative directors in their day-to-day world of being a commercial artist. It gives them complete artistic freedom and a sense of control over their own financial destiny while also being able to connect their own personal artistic preferences. Ultimately, with ongoing royalties written into a smart contract, it potentially gives them a revenue stream each time they are ‘flipped’...2023-06-0226 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 40 - Mirek Kaspar, founder of LiberverseMirek Kaspar is the creator of Liberverse - the metaverse for Liberland. In conversation with Jillian Godsil To visit Liberverse, visit Liberverse.net Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANECDOTES, AND NEWS FROM LEADERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR 2023-05-2508 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 39 - Zara Zamani, Co-Founder of Neoki and CSO at CromawayZara Zamani is the Chief Solutions Officer (CSO) of the leading Nordic blockchain company, ChromaWay, and Co-Founder of Neoki Metaverse. She has multiple years of experience in designing blockchain platforms in tourism, healthcare, logistics, foodchain, energy, gaming, DeFi, DAOs, and now metaverse and fashion industries. She has also been involved highly in the development of innovative investment models in the crypto space. She was featured as one of the 21 women in the blockchain you should know in 2021 by Fintech Review and the 10 most influential women in technology in 2021 by Analytics Insights. Visit Blockleaders.io to find out...2023-05-1233 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 38. Clem Chambers Clem Chambers, technical innovator, entrepreneur, software expert (especially in gaming for 27 years) and best selling author - talks setting up his first business on a sixpence, hiring runaways, what's wrong with education, why crypto, his fears for young people and The Rocky Horror Show celebrating its 50th anniversary with NFTs Your host is Jillian Godsil 2023-04-2147 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 37 - Jake Lee of UppercentJake Lee of Uppercent talks to Jillian Godsil about building the world's first NFT marketplace dedicated to e-learning on Flare 2023-04-1425 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 36 - Lindsay Aamodt of UplandLindsay Asmodt, head of marketing for Upland, talks about her journey from national ice skating champion into marketing the metaverse. Your host is Jillian Godsil 2023-04-0738 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 35. Thessy Mehrain, co founder and CEO of LiqualityThessy Mehrain, co founder of Liquality.ie, talks about raising $7 million in 2021 and how being a female founder influences her work - most notably in creating a workspace that is rich in diversity. She is also founder of Women of Blockchain in NYC which boasts 3500 members. Your host is Jillian Godsil 2023-03-3122 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 34. Bridget Greenwood, founder of The Bigger Pie and co founder of the 200bnClubBridget Greenwood, founder of the Bigger Pie and Co-founder of the 200bn.Club talks about the issues facing female founders raising money. Pre Covid in the UK only 3% of VC money went to female only founders and post pandemic that has fallen to 1.5%. Bridget talks about changing that up - for the betterment of all. Your host is Jillian Godsil 2023-03-2412 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 33 - Ayelen Denowitzer, co founder and CEO of SolvoAyelen hails from a strong corporate background working for companies such as Bain and Revolut - and is now working in a startup which last year raised $3.5 million. She speaks about the challenges of being a female founder looking to raise money in Web3 2023-03-1710 min

Blockleaders PodcastBuilding an Ireland double on MinecraftStudents Mat Bartnik and Joe Smith are building Ireland on Minecraft - in this interview they explain how the project began and how work is progressing. Your host is Jillian Godsil 2023-03-1618 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 32.5 Mateusz Bartnik and Joe Smith - BTE IrelandBTE Ireland are the team undertaking the task of building Ireland. Their discord currently has 2000 members which is managed by a small team of 6th year students. The members , with ages ranging from 16 to 21, have done incredible work so far; they have successfully coordinated many building teams to construct some amazing well known Irish buildings and landmarks , curated a virtual community, managed multiple remote teams, produced social media content and have been active in socialising internationally. Beginning April 20th 2020 when Mateusz Bartnik, one lone Transition year student, discovered the worldwide project and realising that there was no...2023-03-1118 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 32 - Helena Gagern and Grace Wang - SalsaCo-founders of Salsa, Helena and Grace met at a conference before deciding the work together - and talk to the host Jillian Godsil about the challenges and benefits of working as female founders - and raising funds. Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANECDOTES, AND NEWS FROM LEADERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR.2023-03-1026 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast - Service Express Interview with Sinead Marsh and Carol GilkesIn this podcast we sit down with Sinead Marsh, Commercial Marketing Director, and Carole Gilkes, customer services director, of Service Express were speaking about the role of women in leading roles and the opening of their engineering facility into Ireland. Listen to all of the Blockleaders podcasts here - https://www.blockleaders.io/podcasts 2023-03-0714 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 31 - Tammy Kahn, Co Ceo and Co Founder of FYEOTammy Khan, co CEO and co Founder of FYEO charts her progress from a strategic communications and philosophy degree, via a family business selling antiques on ebay to co-leading a cyber security firm working with layer one blockchains. She ‘face planted’ into tech she says and loves it. Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANECDOTES, AND NEWS...2023-03-0314 min

Building a Better WorldThe Peaks and Troughs of Being a Crypto Journalist with Jillian Godsil, Editor in Chief and Founder of BlockLeadersHow can crypto make the world a better place? Afterall, to the average person, it can look like nothing more than just online money. But what are the implications of it? How could it revolutionize the economy as we know it? It’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement of this new, technological wonder, but it’s also important to remember that we need to be cautious in our approach to these things; we need to make sure that we regulate crypto appropriately, but not to the extent that it betrays the principles it was founded on.2023-03-0246 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 28 - Kurt Pittman, Co-founder of BigFan.ioLisa Gibbons sits down with BigFan Co-founder Kurt to discuss his experience in the sporting world, fan engagement and how BigFan is working with Web3 technology to provide more interaction points for fans in the future. 2023-02-2426 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 29 - Poitr Blazewicz - CoinClash GamesPiotr Blazewicz, CEO and co founder of Coin Clash Games, talks about casual skill-based mobile games that can be played for money. In the background, reputation is maintained by recording all details on a blockchain. In addition, the platform is funded by tokens. Holders of those tokens can earn fiat from the revenue from the site. Holders can also vote on the direction of the platform. Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews 2023-02-1731 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 27 - Hugo Philion of Flare NetworksHugo Philion, CEO and co founder of Flare Networks talks about the originals of the blockchain, the go live of the mainnet and the active community - A Blockchain of Data. In conversation with Jillian Godsil Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANECDOTES, AND NEWS FROM LEADERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR.2023-02-1014 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 26. Social impact, bridging public and private entities in blockchain, Mariana de la Roche, IOTALisa speaks with Mariana De La Roche, Senior Regulatory Affairs Expert at IOTA Mariana De La Roche is Senior Regulatory Affairs Expert at IOTA, Co-Chair of the social impact and sustainability working group at INATBA. We cover a wide range of topics in our conversation, including, community led projects, projects with a focus on agricultural and climate and Mariana's passion to speak about the social impact of blockchain technology. We also spoke about a more positive approach to regulation and the importance of encouraging dialogue. Mariana is helping to set standards and definitions of key c...2023-02-0347 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 25. Democratizing Travel & Hospitality industry with Eddie Ibañez, CEO of LIFE RewardsLisa Gibbons speaks with Eddie Ibañez, CEO of LIFE Rewards, about democratizing Travel & Hospitality industry. LIFE Rewards LIFE Rewards offers hotel reservations which will be digitized and converted into tradable, collectible NFT’s. Based on AI now servicing a large online travel agency, LIFE will launch with discounted prices on millions of hotels globally. LIFE will be the first platform to make large volumes of hotel bookings available for trading on secondary markets, just as baseball or Broadway tickets are today. By creating liquidity in bookings, both hotels and travelers will get more flexibility and...2023-01-2826 min

Blockleaders PodcastBlockleaders Podcast 24. President of Liberland, Vit JedlickaPresident Vit Jedlicka talks to Blockleaders host Jillian Godsil about how he set up his new country almost eight years ago with no bloodshed on the banks of the River Danube. Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANECDOTES, AND NEWS FROM LEADERS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR. *DISCLAIMER*: This is not financial advice.2023-01-2321 min

Blockleaders Podcast23. Retiring early and lot's of surfing with Dinny CollinsJillian Godsil speaks to crypto advisor Dinny Collins. Dinny is founder of Crypto with Dinny. Jillian speaks to Dinny about his financial background, investing in himself and how to retire early. And lot's about surfing. For more info about Crypto with Dinny visit: https://www.cryptowithdinny.com/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES STORIES, ANE...2023-01-0618 min

Blockleaders Podcast22. How to earn money from social posts with with LivetreeLisa Gibbons speaks to founder of Livetree Ashley Turing. Ashley Turing is the founder of Livetree social network and has been in the blockchain industry since 2015. He has a computer science background with a proven track record developing and launching apps starting his career with the founder of Winamp, one of the first ever MP3 players. He then went on to develop the first online lottery and architected big data systems for a number of tier-1 investment banks. Ashley has deep experience with blockchain technology and machine learning especially within media and specifically m...2022-12-3026 min

Blockleaders Podcast21. Why Eliran Ouzan believes crypto is 10 years behind web2Jillian Godsil meets CryptoHub founder Eliran Ouzan – an entrepreneur who believes crypto is 10 years behind Web2. At the start of our conversation, Eliran Ouzan makes two key observations. The first is that when he found Web3 he loved the sense of community, the real ability to be able to connect with a project and moreover react with it. “Supporters of Web3 projects can make a real difference to the project – their voice is heard,” he points out. “They can communicate directly with the founders and in some cases vote directly on the direction of the project. This is not possib...2022-12-2333 min

Blockleaders Podcast20. Protecting artists and bringing credibility back to NFTSLisa Gibbons speaks to Giovanni Gargiulo, software engineer and CEO & Co-Founder of ArgusNFT about bringing credibility back to NFTs. In this week's Blockleaders podcast Lisa Gibbons learns about the latest tech protecting artists in the world of NFTs. Giovanni's background Giovanni speaks to Lisa about his background in tech, which he has been working in for the last 14 years. Most recently he worked in ecommerce and machine learning. This is the experience he draws on for his current work at AgrusNFT. ArgusNFT Argus NFT is an AI powered NFT fake detection platform. It has eyes on different blockc...2022-12-1933 min

Blockleaders Podcast19. Helping businesses rethink cash flow with Marc Meyer and James KouzinasIn this week's Blockleaders podcast Jillian Godsil speaks to Marc Meyer and James Kouzinas, directors of Crowdz. In this episode we will learn about how fintech company Crowdz is changing the game for small and medium businesses. Marc and James talk to Jillian about Crowdz, the first invoice marketplace built specifically for small and mid-sized businesses. Crowdz is helping businesses rethink invoices, cash flow, and trade finance to improve cashflow. By replacing outdated practices Crowdz helps small and medium businesses to reduce wasted time. For more info about Crowdz visit: https://crowdz.io/ 2022-12-0936 min

Blockleaders Podcast18. Building the future of open social connectivity with Baptiste GréveIn this week's Blockleaders podcast Jillian Godsil speaks to Baptiste Gréve, founder of Orbis Labs. Orbis is the web3 social software company founded by Baptiste Greve (former Edge & Node) and Charles Levecque (TikTok, Facebook). Its mission is to build the future of open social connectivity. For more info about Orbis Social visit: https://orbis.club/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADE...2022-12-0224 min

Blockleaders Podcast17. Out-of-the box thinking and building the human concept of trust onlineDan Sutherland speaks to Jillian about how web3 technology has enabled Self Group to bring the human concepts of trust into an online setting. While building the company Dan and his team had lots of ideas about where they wanted the company to go. As well as building the concept of human trust, they wanted to create a service where people could consolidate the online versions of themselves into one electronic self. How did blockchain become part of the business? When COVID hit Dan wanted to be proactive in protecting his company and his employees jobs...2022-11-2529 min

Blockleaders Podcast16. Democratizing access to financial services with Remi Tuyaerts of AlluoJillian Godsil interviews Rémi Tuyaerts, co-founder and core contributor of Alluo. Remi talks to Jillian on this week's podcast about democratizing financial services. He believes that in a world so connected with telecommunications we should all have equal access to financial services. People who lack access to basic financial services are forced to stay at the same income level that they have always been and lack the opportunities to build wealth, Remi says. "It shouldn't be like this". Crypto somewhat offers a solution to this but there are more elements that need...2022-11-1830 min

Blockleaders Podcast15. Using blockchain to help the climate crisis with Alexander Mitrovich , Unique NetworksCEO of Unique Networks Alex Mitrovitch joins Jillian Godsil on this week's Blockleaders podcast. Unique Networks is leading blockchains role in fighting clmate change and is partnered with COP27, currently taking place. This episode Jillian and Alex talk about using blockchain for to help with some of the issues we have in the world today, one of these being climate change. Alex talks about some of the projects helping with the climate crisis in the space, such as Digital Art 4 Climate. This uses blockchain as a fundraising mechanism for climate change initiatives. Listen to our pre...2022-11-1129 min

Blockleaders Podcast14. What happens when you combine a love of gaming with a masters in geography? with Seán Lynch of OpenLitterMapJillian Godsil speaks to Seán Lynch, founder and developer of OpenLitterMap and Litter Coin. In this week's Blockleaders Podcast we hear about OpenLitterMap and Litter Coin, an open source collecting geographic data on litter, brands and plastic pollution. Founder Seán Lynch talks about how his background playing video games and his studies in geography in university came together to give him the 'ah-ha' moment he needed to create OpenLitterMap. Thus he created a game type software where users can log litter and pollution and earn crypto in return. The data collected is open...2022-11-0418 min

Blockleaders Podcast13. Curating Art in a Changing Landscape with Pauline Foessel of ArtpoolPauline Foessel is the curator and entrepreneur behind Artpool, an NFT platform where art enthusiasts can discover quality artworks curated by leading art world professionals. Blockleaders editor Jillian Godsil speaks to Pauline about founding Artpool and how NFTs and web3 technology are helping in the traditional art world as well as the newer web3 art world. Pauline tells Jillian about her work with Irina Karagyuar of Unique Networks on the Digital Art 4 Climate project. Digital Art 4 Climate is a multi-stakeholder partnership initiative using blockchain technology to turn art into digital assets or NFTs. The idea is t...2022-10-2817 min

Blockleaders Podcast12. One human breath- reducing the environmental impact of the blockchain, creating a more sustainable future with Irina Karagyaur- Unique NetworkOne human breath. This is the entire carbon impact of creating one NFT on the Unique Network, according to Irina Karagyaur on this week's Blockleaders Podcast. Lisa and Irina discuss sustainability, blockchain and NFTs. They talk about: -the importance of the Polkadot ecosystem in terms of sustainability -why by-default sustainable solutions are superior to carbon offsetting measures -harnessing the power of blockchain to prevent environmental impact Can the blockchain reduce the impact of some of the worst polluting industries including the fashion industry? Irina explains how. Irina is the Head...2022-10-2129 min

Blockleaders Podcast11. The World Is Square with Nick Quirke, co-founder of Landbox.ioJillian Godsil speaks to Nick Quirke about his background in digital marketing and how his interest in game development went from casual to co-founder. They discuss the need for games to become chain agnostic or cross chain and about how Landbox.io is a game with something for everyone. For more info about The Landbox visit: https://thelandbox.io/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleade...2022-10-1412 min

Blockleaders Podcast10. Snackable and inclusive mobile gaming with Hugo Furneaux and Jon Hook from PlayemberPlayember CEO Hugo Furneaux and CMO Jon Hook speak to Jillian Godsil about introducing the casual gamer to web3, the potential for broad adoption on mobile and using blockchain to make ad integration in free gaming a better and more integrative experience for everyone. For more info about Playember visit: https://playember.com/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDIC...2022-10-0721 min

Blockleaders Podcast9. OG protocol's Elias (Ilya) Zhurin on the opportunities in the ever changing world of NFTsElias (Ilya) Zhurin is leading the OG Protocol project. This project is to create a tool to allow other projects to use dynamic NFTs. Dynamic NFTs are NFTs that change based on different parameters, data or information. Elias speaks to Lisa Gibbons about his work with OG protocol, learning curves in his career and his best piece of advice to any budding NFT project. For more info about OG Protocol visit: https://www.ogprotocol.com/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.lin...2022-09-3023 min

Blockleaders Podcast8. Lending, renting, selling and collateralizing non standard assets with Wesley Kayne, co-founder of PawnfiPawnfi is unveiled as the new official partner of Flare, a new Layer -1 blockchain which enables secure decentralized interoperability between chains and ecosystems. In this interview Jillian Godsil interviews Wesley about his background and the vision behind Pawnfi. For more info about Pawnfi visit: https://www.pawnfi.com/ To read more about Pawnfi on Blockleaders see: https://www.blockleaders.io/bizblocks/pawnfi Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blo...2022-09-2318 min

Blockleaders Podcast7. Where music and tech merge with Alex Nahai, CEO of DancingSeahorse.comIn this week's podcast Jillian speaks to the CEO of DancingSeahorse.com. Alex Nahai speaks to Jillian about his passion for innovation in music, his career development from music producer to lawyer to music agent. He talks about where the name Dancing Seahorse comes from and how they also run a brick and mortar club in LA. DancingSeahorse.com is lead sponsor for ZebuLive, taking place on September 22nd and 23rd 2022. For more info about Dancingseahorse.com visit: https://dancingseahorse.com/ For more info about DancingSeahorse and Zebu Live visit: https://www.blockleaders.io/even...2022-09-1622 min

Blockleaders Podcast6. Alessandro De Grandi - Exploring an Entire New EconomyOn this week's podcast Alessandro De Grandi, CEO and founder of The Nemesis, talks to Jillian Godsil about his career journey from VR, furniture design, IT, healthcare and space to web3. They discuss his step by step approach to moving the web2 market into web3 and the rare beauty of having an entire new economy to explore. Find out more about The Nemesis here. Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more. Connect with us: Linkedin Telegram Twitter BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDIC...2022-09-0932 min

Blockleaders Podcast5. Crypto Crier - Doodle NFT collection, the NRN Network and laying the foundation of Web3 for the futureCrypto crier is the town crier when it comes to the world of DeFi and NFTs. He is a passionate NFT collector and crypto trader that loves to discuss all things creative in the world of Web3. He was always a computer guy so when he stumbled upon Bitcoin and the ability to convert and transfer money super fast he was hooked. Find out more about The Non Refungible Network. Visit Blockleaders.io Connect with us on Linkedin , on Telegram or on Twitter. BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SH...2022-09-0223 min

Blockleaders Podcast4. Nick Vale - renting NFTs and streamlining the web3 gaming processNick Vale is Co-Founder of reNFT Labs and co-founder of Rumble League Studios. He speaks to Jillian Godsil about renting NFTs, scholarship managers and the growth of reNFT. Find out more about reNFT here: https://www.renft.io/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders Telegram: https://t.me/blockleadersnews Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlockLeaders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/blockleaders BLOCKLEADERS IS A DEDICATED PUBLISHER THAT SHARES...2022-08-2619 min

Blockleaders Podcast3. Hipworth-NFT Artist and founder of Web3 music platform DjeneratesHipworth is a renowned NFT Artist and founder of Web3 music platform Djenerates. He has teamed up with Crypto Gibraltar to offer a world-class immersive experience. Hipworth worked as a digital artist and content creator in the music and entertainment industry for over 20 years now. He got involved in the electronic music industry by running warehouse parties in the late 90s. Find out more about DJenerates here: https://djenerates.com/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more: https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/blockleaders ...2022-08-1918 min

Blockleaders Podcast2. Public Transit in Space with Samson Williams from The Space Channel and Coauthor of Blockchain and the Space EconomySamson is a senior emergency & finance strategist specializing in operations & technology, healthcare and financial services crisis management. Most recently, he joined the team at the Space Channel, as their head of anthropology and co-host of The Space Economy Show. Find out more about Samson here http://www.samsonwilliams.com/ Watch the Space Economy show here https://spacechannel.com/category/space-economy/ Find out more about Blockchain and the Space Economy here https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/blockchain-the-space-economy/ Visit Blockleaders.io to find out more https://www.Blockleaders.io Connect with us: 2022-08-1228 min

Blockleaders Podcast1. Crypto Gibraltar with founder Peter BurgessLisa Gibbons speaks to Peter Burgess ahead of Crypto Gibraltar on 22nd -24th Sept 2022. Peter shares what we can expect at Crypto Gibraltar 2022. From merging a metaverse experience with the real world, to sightseeing tours Crypto Gibraltar is set to be a weekend not to miss. Peter and Lisa talk about the importance of bringing the lessons from web2 into web3 and helping people find an entry point into the world of crypto. Listen to the end to find out Peter’s dream speaker to have at one of his events!2022-08-0520 min

Crypto HipsterNFTs for dummies, art, investments, crypto punks and more all explained with Jamil Hasan & Jillian GodsilBeyond the Bubble: How Artists are Leveraging Non Fungible Tokens to Engage their Audiences and Build a Loyal, Dedicated Fan Base, with Jillian Godsil Jamil Hasan tackles this timely topic with Irish Tech News in-house expert Jillian Godsil. More about Jillian For the 2021 international Women’s Day, Jillian was nominated one of 100 global women in leadership awards Last June, she was awarded the 2020 Blockchain Journalist by Uptrennds (largest blockchain social platform). In 2019 Jillian was nominated for the national IMRO radio awards for her EastCoastFM Saturday morning show and was awarded the 2019 AI an...2022-07-2729 min

Cryptocurrencyteens#26 Interview with Jillian Godsil — Founder and Editor in Chief of Blockleaders & Journalist at CoinDeskIn this episode, Jillian Godsil joins the Cryptocurrencyteens podcast to discuss her career journey (from her political career to her founding Blockleaders), her role as a journalist at Coindesk, her advice for teens looking to get into the Cryptocurrency industry, and what inspired her to found Blockleaders and why she’s passionate about it. Jillian Godsil is an award winning journalist, broadcaster and author - she is also passionate about blockchain and an advocate for women in blockchain. Learn more: Jillian Godsil (guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliangodsil Abigail Li (ho...2022-01-2932 min

Be Your Best You! - Passion into Purpose with David DelaneyMaking the difference - with Jillian GodsilJillian Godsil is a journalist, broadcaster, writer and law changer having changed the law in 2014 to allow bankrupts to run for public office. She ran for Europe, which we discuss, as well as her work in blockchain – as Editor in chief of Blockleaders. She was awarded the 2020 Uptrennd Blockchain Journalist of the year, is considered one of the top 100 people in Blockchain globally. She has been nominated for an IMRO award for her EastCoastFM radio show and broadcasts weekly on Dublin City FM with her show – making a difference So this morning, Jillian is on the...2021-05-1425 min

MoneyNext TVBlockchain Summit l Are Cryptocurrencies Finally Going MainstreamThis episode is part of the Blockchain Summit podcast series and answers the question: Are Cryptocurrencies Finally Going Mainstream? Featuring: Patrick O’Donnell of Mastercard, Eva Lawrence of Arcane Crypto AS, Jan-Oliver Sell of Coinbase, Chris Aruliah of Bitstamp, Jillian Godsil of BlockLeaders and being hosted by Mark Johnstone of MoneyNext.2021-03-1047 min

The Women Of BlockchainBuilding a Sustainable Career in Blockchain and Overcoming Gender Inequality with Jillian GodsilIn 2019 Jillian was nominated for the national IMRO radio awards for her EastCoastFM Saturday morning show and was awarded the 2019 AI and Blockchain Journalist of the Year at the CC Forum in London. She is a passionate advocate for blockchain, a seasoned professional in fintech and internationally recognised champion for equality – whether in homelessness, gender or the law. Jillian has held senior positions with global PR companies in Sydney, Singapore, London and Dublin. She was PRO of Iona Technologies (Ireland’s first company to float on NASDAQ). She changed the law in Ireland in 2014 and is a former...2020-06-2947 min

15 Minutes of Crypto FameWOMEN IN BLOCKCHAIN PART 15 FEATURING JILLIAN GODSIL Today's episode features Jillian Godsil who is a Journalist, Speaker and Blockchain Advocate https://twitter.com/jilliangodsil https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliangodsil/ https://blockleaders.io/ https://jilliangodsil.com/ If you'd like to stay in touch or get more info from me, please SUBSCRIBE to the channel and spread the good word! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SVK_Crypto Visit our website: www.svkcrypto.com Email us: cstorry@svkcrypto.com Telegram: https://t.me/SVKCrowd 2019-06-0734 min

15 Minutes of Crypto Fame383: WOMEN IN BLOCKCHAIN PART 15 FEATURING JILLIAN GODSILToday's episode features Jillian Godsil who is a Journalist, Speaker and Blockchain Advocate https://twitter.com/jilliangodsil https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliangodsil/ https://blockleaders.io/ https://jilliangodsil.com/ If you'd like to stay in touch or get more info from me, please SUBSCRIBE to the channel and spread the good word! Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SVK_Crypto Visit our website: www.svkcrypto.com (http://www.svkcrypto.com/) Email us: cstorry@svkcrypto.com Telegram: https://t.me/SVKCrowd 2019-06-0734 min

Advance Your Art: From Artist to Creative EntrepreneurEp132 Jillian Godsil – Blockchain Advocate, Broadcaster, and WriterMEET JILLIAN GODSILBlockchain Advocate, Founder, Conference Chair, Women in Blockchain Advocate, Keynote Speaker, Crypto Journalist, Broadcaster, CEO, Writer, Homelessness Advocate, Former European Parliament Candidate, Law Changer, Mother, Choir Member, Hill Walker, DreamerJillian has held senior positions with global PR companies in Sydney, Singapore, London and Dublin. She was PRO of Iona Technologies (Ireland’s first company to float on NASDAQ). She changed the law in Ireland in 2014 and is a former European Parliamentary candidate (as an independent).She is a co-founder and journalist in the Blockleaders.io. She freelances for Irish Te...2019-04-2529 min